Vauxhall

A baking hot morning at the Solly was not the only factor in this game. I’m sure the lads had left their usual talking skills at home!

The Hawks outplayed Vauxhalls in the first half without being able to score. The second half was a different game with the Hawks unable to sustain any consistency and we then conceded 2 goals to a team we had ripped apart twice this season!!!

This was the last game we will play in the Ellesmere Port League and we have really enjoyed our games this year but we are always looking at the bigger picture and we will endeavour to do our best in the Wallasey Under 10’s next season.

MOM Josh Hall (what a football brain this lad has got!!!)

Match Report - Ian Hughes

Vauxhall V.

Both teams played well throughout and were evenly matched.  The hot weather was a big factor in the pace of the game as the boys tired quickly. 

With solid defending from Jacob and Josh, Vauxhall were limited on two chances in the whole game. 

Glenavon attacked and put plenty of pressure on the goal with some near misses by Chris and Mathew D. 

The second half continued with more Glenavon pressure and poor Flecther, who replaced Danny in goal for the second half, failed to keep a clean sheet. 

A last minute blast by Ollie was tipped over to deny the team a share of the spoils. 

MOM: Jacob

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Ellesmere P.

The pitch was in such a good condition as the Eagles passing was the key difference between both teams.  Hard work and tackling from as Jacob the game was hard fought with a 0-0 half time score line, as chances for both teams were kept to a minimum. 

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WK Wasps

A game of 2 halves this certainly was, with the Hawks reduced to 7 men David was poached from the Eagles and settled in nicely at right back.

The first half was all Wasps with Tom Upton performing heroics in goal to keep the score level at half time. The Wasps however turned in a goal from a corner early in the second half.

The Hawks rolled their sleeves up and a classic goal from Endo after good approach play from Alex nestled sweetly in the back of the net.

The game was end to end with a draw a fair result.

MOM Tom Upton for some fabulous saves.

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Glenavon Eagles

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W Kirby Wasps

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This was a great tournament. The lads were a credit to themselves and the club.

The football that they played was arguably the best on show!

Ian Hughes

Hawks results below:

Furness Rovers

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Glenavon Eagles

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Vauxhalls

Due to the weather the game was transferred to the astro turf pitch but this seemed to suit the Hawks better as the football they played was a delight to watch.

After a close start the Hawks pushed onto the Vauxhall goal and Endo lashed in a corner direct into the net.

The second half was a different game with the Hawks pushing forward at every opportunity. Jordan, Jack and Cal held a solid back line. With Josh’s trickery on the left and Endo’s tenacity in midfield it was no wonder that Alex scored one of the best goal’s we have scored this season. The movement and the finish from Alex was the pinnacle of the game for me with a lovely through ball from Tom. Alex finished in superb style right into the top corner.

The final goal was also a good move with Alex returning the compliment and Tom able to steer in his 30th goal of the season. A fine achievement as he is chasing down Ryan’s total of 39 from last season.

Overall a tremendous achievement with special mentions to Ben in goal and Jamo and Mattie who do a great job whatever position they are in.

MOM Endo for “bossing” the game as always in midfield.

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Glenavon Eagles

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Glenavon Eagles

The Hawks & Eagles mixed up the players for this one with Tom & Jake picking the sides and it was a very even contest.

The Eagles performed far better in the first half with Mattie D finishing superbly well after some fine midfield interplay caught the Hawks defence cold, Half time 2-0.

The second half was a far better performance from the Hawks with Josh providing Tom with 2 chances, which he finished off well.

This was a good exercise for the lads to be put against each other and there were some good performances from all the players.

Thanks to Joe for refereeing the game he is coming on really well.

Hawks MOM  - Tom for a strong performance and 2 well taken goals.

Eagles MOM - Mattie D.

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Whitby Rangers

A blustery morning at the Solly proved no deterrent for a fully committed Hawks display.

Playing with the wind the Hawks produced some neat flowing football with Josh lashing in the first followed by a screamer from Endo after some neat footwork.

The goal of the game then followed with Chris bending a beauty into the top corner with his left foot…….. what a goal!

The Hawks continued to push on and Tom completed the scoring with a fine strike into the corner after a great turn.

Jack and Matty together with Callum were particularly impressive in defence and with Alex pushing forward at every opportunity the Hawks looked dangerous every time they attacked but the wind and a well disciplined Whitby defence stood firm in the second half.

MOM Josh Hall for his trickery on the ball (and the cartwheel again)

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Shore Villa

Shore Villa provided a stern test but it was the Hawks who took the game to Shore Villa playing some superb football and capitalising a fine move with Endo finishing superbly inside the area.

We swapped the teams round a bit to try out some lads in different positions and Jake and Tom C fitted in well for the Hawks as did Jordan, Josh H and James for the Eagles team on the next pitch.

The second half proved a much tougher game with Shore Villa’s determination far superior to the Hawks and they rolled us over in the second half with 2 breakaway goals.

The lads are learning valuable lessons in this league the main lesson being that you must be committed for the full 20 minutes……in both halves!

MOM Tom Corran for a superb left sided role

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Glenavon Eagles

Our team continues to play well, with excellent passing and hard work throughout. After conceeding an early goal against the run of play the Eagles managed toget goal back after a superb cross and top class header from Daniel Berkson.

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Vauxhall Cavaliers

Vauxhall Cavaliers are by far the best team in this league but they are never 8 goals better than the Hawks. But on this display I think a number of players were beaten before they stepped onto the pitch as is the Cavaliers reputatioN. But no worries the boys will pay for this in training on Monday (they have already been warned!!!)

Attitude of the boys was superb although they suffered a heavy defeat.

Nuff said again

Highlight of the game - Josh’s cute flick into the top corner followed by a superb cartwheel!

MOM was Jack Wildman certainly getting back to his best form

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E/Port Rovers

The Hawks gave their best display of the season with a superb display of attacking football that left E/Port unable to get out of their own half for the majority of the match.

After the sticky patch that the lads went through a couple of weeks ago it was a pleasure to watch such neat and tidy football with 100% commitment from every player.

This display had all the parents on the line applauding every pass as the performance made a mockery of these lads young age.

The goals were all constructed through fine pass & move situations straight off the training pitch.

There is a real chance for revenge against Vauxhall’s next week and on this form I think the lads will relish it!

MOM was Tom Hughes for a 5-goal tally.

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E/Port Rovers

The Hawks produced a much-improved performance after again going down to an early goal at the Solly, but they battled back and after Tom had hit the woodwork 3 times the Hawks forced E/Port to concede 2 own goals before Endo finished off a fine move to make the game safe.

A fine second half performance put further pressure on the Port defence and the goal of the game made by Endo & Alex and finished with style by Tom was a fitting end to a game that had the boys grinning from ear to ear despite the driving rain!!!

MOM was Jack Wildman for a cultured performance in defence

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Vauxhall Cavaliers

The Hawks again went down to an early goal but rallied to come back into the game after a fine left foot strike from Alex.

The Hawks pushed on and competed well in the first half against a very good Vauxhall side, but in the second half they were second to every ball and at the end of the game all the lads were very down beat to have lost as heavily as they did.

We are in the middle of a bad run at the moment but all teams hit this at some time in the season and I know that the lads have the right attitude and skill to pull this around!

MOM was Endo for battling on even though he took a nasty knock to his elbow.

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Poulton Vics Youth

Poulton Vics Youth certainly got their own back against a very below par Hawks side in this quarter final tie at the Solly.

Nuff said!!!

MOM was Matty for a never say die attitude.

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Glenavon Hawks

This certainly was not the best performance from the Hawks this season and Storks well-organised team punished them time after time!

The Hawks fell behind early on and just never got going in a match which saw attack after attack on the Hawks goal leaving them 2-0 down at half time.

The Hawks rallied slightly in the second half with Alex continuing to battle his way forward and he was rewarded with the goal of the game, a stunning strike into the top corner.

The beauty of this league is that you can try and get your own back in the return fixture next week and I’m sure with home advantage and a full strength squad we will give Stork a much tougher game!

MOM was Alex for a powerful display at centre mid.

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Poulton Vics Yth

A very slow start by Hawks saw them go 1-0 down but some encouraging comments from the line soon saw the Hawks turn this game round to their advantage.

Endo and Alex dominated the midfield. A strong snapshot from Endo was deflected into the net to equalise.

Further pressure enabled Alex to finish in style with Josh and Endo combining well.

The second half saw the move of the game with Josh feeding Alex. His defence splitting pass was confidently finished by Tom for a fine team goal!

Hawks continued to create chance after chance and Endo capped a fine display with a well-taken goal.

There was just a slight lapse of concentration allowing a spirited Vics team to score a consolation goal late on.

MOM was awarded to James P for a powerhouse display at left back.

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Park Saints

It was touch & go whether this game should have gone ahead at Whitby Park. The Hawks parents were certainly glad it did as the performance the lads displayed was fantastic, considering the surface water and muddy conditions.

The goals came from Endo, Alex and a hat trick from Tom. However the overall display from Jordan, James, Mattie, Callum, Josh, Jack W, Endo, Alex and Tom cannot be under estimated as the lads continue to play football of the highest standard for their age.

Alex was MOM for a superb goal & midfield performance.

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Park Saints

The miserable weather at the Solly did not prevent the Hawks from continuing their fine run against a spirited Park Saints side.

The Hawks took the lead after a wicked corner from Endo was headed into his own goal by a Saints defender. Josh then struck his fifth of the season after some fine work from the Hawks' midfield.

After the break the Saints fought back only for Tom to finish off a fine flowing move from a defence splitting pass from Endo.

The Saints pulled back a late consolation goal for their valiant effort; there were some fine performances from James & Mattie in defence.

MOM: Mattie - solid as a rock performance!

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Park Saints

A blistering start by the Hawks saw them 2-0 up after 5 minutes with an Endo special free kick into the top corner and another Endo screamer after good work from Alex.

This was probably not the best thing to happen though as the lads sat back and encouraged the Saints to march on and pull a goal back at the start of the 2nd half.

This then kick started their second wind and the grit and determination shown by all the players was superb.

The game was wrapped up with a great move started by Mattie and ending up with Tom finishing confidently around the keeper from a tight angle.

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Glenavon Hawks

Hawks travelled to Vauxhalls for this return fixture but found themselves 2-0 down after 10 minutes but with grit and determination pulled themselves back into the game with Danny Berkson (on loan from the Eagles) scoring 2 fine goals before half time to pull the scores level.

The second half was a different game with the Hawks flowing football and superb inter passing skills destroying the Vauxhalls defence. It was left to Tom to add another 2 goals to his tally to finish the game off.

Chances from Mattie, Alex, Endo and a superb effort from Josh that hit both the bar and the post and bounced out to safety.

This performance cannot be underestimated as the level at which the boys played football was fantastic.

Jack Wildman was the M.O.M for his superb link up play between defence & midfield

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Glenavon Hawks

You always know what you’re going to get against Vauxhall so the Hawks were well pumped up for this game at the Solly!

The Hawks started at a cracking pace with the interpassing play a joy to watch. It wasn’t long before the Hawks broke the deadlock Tom Hughes finishing well after some superb support play by Jack Hendrie & Josh Hall.

The second goal was not far away with Alex Dabner’s fine through ball finished off again by Tom “Torres” Hughes (all the boys were given nicknames before the game).

Vauxhall pulled one goal back after some uncharacteristic sloppy defending but the result was never in doubt.

Jack Hendrie was outstanding again in midfield, fully deserving his MOM award

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Glenavon Hawks

This return fixture, after the Hawks had dumped Princes Villa out of the cup with style, was a stark contrast to the victory last week with the opposition providing a far harder nut to crack!

Only some fine stops from keeper Ben Dobson kept the scores level at half time and a few firm words seemed to stir the Hawks into a much-improved second half performance.

Jack Hendrie put the Hawks ahead with a beautifully flighted free kick into the top corner of the net, only for the Colts to equalise shortly after with their own free kick.

The Hawks then knuckled down to play their best football with flowing moves one of which resulted in Tom Hughes firing the winner after good work from Jack Hendrie and Alex Dabner.

Ben Dobson claimed M.O.M for his outstanding display in goal.

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Glenavon Eagles

A great display of passing and team work turned a 1-0 deficit into our best game of the season and put us through to the second round of the knock-out cup competition.

A well deserved hat-trick by Mathew D and strong defensive display by Jacob were some of the highlights.

Man of the Match Ollie who worked hard in central midfield and played his best game so far with excellent passing.

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Glenavon Hawks

The Hawks travelled to Whitby Park for their 1st round game and started with a fine strike from Mattie Howe after a wicked corner from Jack Endo.

The Hawks continued to press and another fine assist from Jack Endo was finished on the volley from Tom Hughes at the near post.

Another fine interchanging of passes resulted in Alex Dabner finishing well at the far post.

After the restart the Colts keeper turned in save after save and also relying on the woodwork on 4 occasions to keep the Hawks at bay, but another fine corner from Alex Dabner saw Mattie Howe losing his marker to finish superbly at the near post.

A superb all round performance from the Hawks which any of the players could have claimed the M.O.M trophy.

MOM: Alex Dabner for his superb all round display in midfield.

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Glenavon Hawks

The Hawks started the game strongly and Alex Dabner opened his account for the season with a fine left foot strike which finished of a flowing move.

Rangers came back into the game and a powerful corner was forced into the Hawks net.

After the break the Hawks found their form and an audacious Gianfranco Zola style flick from Josh Hall at the near post put the Hawks ahead.

A fine team goal, starting from Jack Wildman’s through pass to Jack Hendrie who fed Tom Hughes who finished confidently sealing a deserved win for the Hawks

James Power was MOM with a solid defensive role at left back

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Vauxhall Cavaliers

Lightening does strike twice after the return fixture ended in the same result and it was the same story…….

In the first half Glenavon were the stronger team and had more chances to score as they showed great passing skills and determination.

The second half was a contrast as Vauxhall got stronger and our players tired and left gaps for simple goals to be conceded. This is our benchmark and all the players recognize where they need to be.

Top Goalie Mathew Hughes was the best overall player which earned him man of the match.

Match Report - Tony Morgan

Glenavon Eagles

A tale of two half’s as Glenavon matched our strongest side so far in every position. 

Only the post helped Vauxhall keep a slim lead. Injuries and substitutions took some of the flow out of the game as Vauxhall finished stronger. 

Good tackling and passing from Chris Callister earned him 'man of the match'.


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Glenavon Hawks

The Hawks started strongly and quickly settled into a pattern of play that was straight from the training ground, with fluent passing and communication between players much improved.

Jack Wildman started the goal scoring with a controlled drive into the bottom corner. This was followed by the goal of the game from Josh Hall who broke down the left to crash a screamer into the top corner.

A strong corner from Jack Hendrie forced the keeper to fumble into his own net and a lovely move started by Alex Dabner passing to Jack Hendrie allowed Tom Hughes to carry on his good form in front of goal. He waited for the keeper to commit himself before calmly stroking the ball home.

Josh Hall was MOM with a fine overall display in left midfield.


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